TextBook of Embryology, Vol 1 Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- New

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- Title
- TextBook of Embryology, Vol 1 Classic Reprint
- Author
- E. W. Macbride
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- HRD
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0656358327
- ISBN 13
- 9780656358328
- Item weight
- 1,212 grams
A clear, beginner-friendly overview of invertebrate embryology that links life histories to underlying development.
This volume surveys the field of invertebrate embryology with a focus on well‑established type species and practical methods. It emphasizes how experimental embryology illuminates the laws that govern development, not just the facts themselves. The book also explains why some groups are given fuller treatment than others, and it discusses how studies are organized to stay current without overextending the work of a single volume.
Contents range from practical hints on preserving embryos to detailed developmental stories of many major groups. You will encounter sections on several mollusks and other invertebrates, along with discussions of how larval forms relate to adult structures. The approach favors accessible, comparative summaries over exhaustive coverage, making it a solid foundation for students beginning in embryology.
- How embryology is studied, including preservation, embedding, and orientation techniques
- Example life histories for representative invertebrate groups and their larval stages
- Connections between early development and adult anatomy across phyla
- Historical and practical context for the methods used by leading researchers
Ideal for readers starting in embryology or seeking a clear, structured overview of invertebrate development.
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